Theophilus Chin sekali lagi menzahirkan bayangan melalui sebuah rekaan digital bagi model ‘Proton eMas 3’ — versi SUV elektrik Proton yang lebih kecil berbanding SUV segmen C Proton eMas 7 yang ada ketika ini. Ketika […]
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Click to enlargeOur good friend and rendering whiz Theophilus Chin is more known for his accurate (sometimes spookily so) digital predictions of upcoming cars than flights of fancy, but this ‘Proton eMas 3’ belongs to the latter category. Hear us out.
So, Proton’s first EV, the eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7), is a C-segment SUV. The tiger-badged Geely Galaxy E5 is a pretty large car; for context, it has a bigger footprint than the Proton X70 and the difference is truly felt inside. Kicking off big leaves plenty of room for the eMas range to grow downwards.
And down it will go. At the opening of the Proton eMas PJ showroom by Regal Motors yesterday, Proton CEO Li Chunrong confirmed that the company will launch its second EV model this year. He didn’t elaborate, but the EV in question is heavily rumoured to be the ‘eMas 5’, based on the Geely Xingyuan.
Click to enlargeLast September, we reported that local Proton dealers were shown the Xingyuan during a group visit to China, fuelling rumours that the ‘smart-looking’ electric hatchback is being considered as an eMas model. It’s now looking more likely.
If the Xingyuan really makes it to Malaysia as the eMas 5, it’ll be a smaller, more affordable EV option for the mass market than the eMas 7, which starts at RM105,800. Such an EV will also rival Perodua’s EV previewed by the eMO-II concept we saw at KLIMS 2024. P2’s in-house electric car is set to debut in Q4 2025 and will be priced between RM50,000 and R..
We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the Proton eMas Petaling Jaya showroom in Seksyen 13, operated by Regal Motors EV.
That’s big news indeed, coming less than a month after the long-awaited introduction of the Proton eMas 7, Malaysia’s first local-branded EV. While the identity of the second model is still under wraps, it’s heavily rumoured to be the eMas 5, based on the Geely Xingyuan.
If proved correct, the electric hatchback would be a smaller, more affordable EV option for the mass market, and one that will likely rival Perodua’s own upcoming electric model that was recently previewed by the eMO-II concept.
In China, the Geely Xingyuan was launched in October 2024, with a CLTC-rated range of up 410 km (closer to 350 km on the WLTP cycle). We will have to wait and see if the Proton eMas 5 will have similarly small 30.12 and 40.16 kWh battery options here. The larger eMas 7 gets a choice of 49.52 and 60.22 kWh battery packs, with a claimed range of 345 km and 410 km respectively on the WLTP cycle.
Last September, we reported that local Proton dealers were shown the Geely Xingyuan during a group visit in China, fuelling rumours that the smaller EV model is being considered as an eMas model. It’s now looking more and more likely that that is indeed the case.
The question is whe..
Pengedar jenama EV Proton eMas iaitu Pro-Net mengumumkan bahawa model pertamanya yang baru dilancarkan awal minggu lalu, Proton eMas 7 kini sudahpun ditempah sebanyak 2,500 unit. Tempahan SUV elektrik segmen-C tersebut sebelum ini telahpun mula […]
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Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has announced that the Proton eMas 7 EV, which was officially launched on December 16, has achieved over 2,500 bookings so far. The all-electric SUV is available in two variant forms, these being the Prime and Premium, priced at RM109,800 and RM123,800, on-the-road without insurance.
Of course, as mentioned during the launch, the first 3,000 eMas 7 buyers get a RM4,000 discount, which brings the price of the Prime down to RM105,800 and that for the Premium to RM119,800. With the launch offer still available, you can make a booking for the Proton eMas 7 at any of the 30 Proton eMas dealerships nationwide or through the Proton e.MAS website.
On top of the rebate, Proton is also throwing in a launch package worth RM8,000 for the first 3,000 customers, consisting of a free 7kW home charger worth RM1,500, a free V2L adaptor worth RM500, a five-year unlimited data package worth RM1,800, a trade-in rebate worth RM1,200 and a special 1.98% interest rate from Proton Commerce, offering savings of up to RM3,000.
To recap, both eMas 7 variants are powered by a front-mounted electric motor that produces 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, which is able to get the EV from zero to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds on the way to a 175 km/h top speed.
The Prime comes with a 49.52 kWh version of Geely’s Aegis short blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for a WLTP-rated range of 345 km, while the Premium has a 60.22 kWh pack, which provides up to 410 km..
Bilik pameran Proton eMas pertama telah pun dibuka secara rasmi bagi mempamerkan dan memudahkan penjualan kenderaan elektrik pertama Proton ini. Dikendalikan oleh SG Car di bawah kumpulan Setia Gemilang, bilik pameran pertama Proton eMas ini […]
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The Proton eMas 7 is the brand’s first battery-electric vehicle, and now the first of Proton eMas-branded showrooms has been officially opened to showcase and facilitate sales of the new addition to the carmaker’s product range.
Operated by SG Car under the Setia Gemilang group, the first Proton eMas showroom is located at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Seksyen 15 of Shah Alam, Selangor, and it is part of a centre that offers vehicle servicing and spare parts.
Operating hours for showroom and sales departments are 8am to 7pm Mondays to Saturdays, and 9am to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays. The service department operates six days a week from 8:30am to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays with lunch break from 1-2pm, and closed on Sundays and public holidays.
This showroom houses up to 14 vehicles of both internal combustion and fully electric types, and has seating for up to 30 guests in the customer lounge. The service department at SG Car is done with 13 hoists in their service bays.
“With these new facilities in place, we are confident this showroom will meet the needs of the community while contributing to the local economy by creating job opportunities in the automotive sector. It is my sincere hope that this new outlet will not only cater to the needs of our customers but also inspire a greater appreciation for the future of sustainable automotive technology,” said SG Cars dealer owner Datuk Andrew Quek.
Proton eMas electric vehicles are handled by the c..
Proton eMas 7 sudah tentu merupakan pengenalan EV paling penting tahun ini untuk pasaran tempatan. Ia merupakan model produksi bateri elektrik yang pertama bagi Proton, dan disasarkan untuk pasaran yang lebih meluas untuk pengguna di […]
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Without doubt the most important EV launch in Malaysia this year, the eMas 7 is Proton’s first production battery-electric vehicle. As a national carmaker, its products are geared towards the Malaysian masses, many of whom may be new to EVs and therefore still wary of taking the plunge.
Besides range anxiety, the battery is one of the most questioned aspects among those new to EVs – what is the battery’s lifespan? What if there’s a problem with the battery? Valid questions, and we’re sure people asked the same questions about combustion engines 140 years ago. We certainly did with hybrids!
Well, apart from a six-year/unlimited mileage warranty that applies to the vehicle, the Proton eMas 7 is sold with an eight-year/160,000 km EV warranty, which covers the EV components and the battery. We checked with Proton – if the battery’s state of health dips below 70% within those eight years, Proton will replace the entire battery for free, just like BYD and Chery. How’s that for peace of mind?
Moreover, according to Proton, internal tests show that after 921 complete charge and discharge cycles – which is equivalent to a mileage of 400,000 km – battery state of health is 90.5%, which ‘far exceeds international standards’.
With RM105,800 Prime and RM119,800 Premium variants (promo prices for the first 3,000 buyers), the Proton eMas 7’s 218 PS/320 Nm front-mounted electric motor is fed by Geely’s Aegis short blade lithium iron..
Proton telah disahkan akan masuk semula ke pasaran Singapura selepas melantik Vincar Group sebagai pengedar rasmi untuk jenama EVnya iaitu eMas di negara berkenaan. Menurut Vincar Group dalam hantaran Facebook yang dibuat, model pertama jenama […]
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